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Your Role: OT Systems Administrator
The Computer System Validation Engineer (CSV) is part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team and is responsible for maintaining the validated and secure state of the operational technology (OT) environment. This role is responsible for executing CSV and maintaining the validated state of all OT platforms from initial installation through lifecycle management. Additional responsibilities include assistance with cybersecurity services for OT within the Elanco Elwood, KS site manufacturing environment.
The CSV Engineer will work with Process Engineers and Automation Engineers to support equipment integration into the larger site SCADA-OT and Aveva PI Historian for data security and retrieval. The CSV Engineer will work with the corporate InfoSec (IT) team, the local Site Ops (IT) team, and corporate Automation Engineering teams to ensure CSV procedures and practices remain up to date. The CSV Engineer will also work with the local Operations, Quality, Site Ops, and Engineering teams.
Your Responsibilities:
Work with local and corporate OT to plan and implement the Elanco CSV program and assist with current Cybersecurity requirements in Elwood, KS.
Work with local and corporate Quality, Engineering, and IT Departments to ensure the validated and secure state of the OT environment.
Development and execution of CSV test protocols for the implementation of new equipment and changes to site OT systems.
Change control execution and oversite for administration and application support of OT software including Enterprise Aveva PI Historian and site FactoryTalk View SE.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
BS Engineering, or equivalent (Majors in: Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.) with minimum 2 years of experience working in a computer system validation role.
Prior working experience in a regulated industry, for example FDA, EMA (EU GMP), Animal Health, Pharmaceutical or Biotech manufacturing environment.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Prior working experience with Industrial Controls Systems (Rockwell or Siemens) Familiarity with other programming software environments including Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi, or Schneider PacDrive programming software also beneficial.
Experience with Rockwell Studio5000 and FactoryTalk View SE Distributed and Local applications and programming environment.
Experience working with historian databases, specifically Aveva PI and/or Rockwell Historian.
Experience with industrial electrical controls including, but not limited to, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, etc.
Additional Information:
Location: This role is at the Elanco Elwood Manufacturing Facility
Schedule: This is a Monday – Friday dayshift role. Some night/weekend support maybe be required to meet demands of the 24-hour manufacturing environment.
The manufacturing equipment at the Elwood facility is in a cleanroom environment, which requires strict adherence to cleanroom gowning, sterility, and GxP requirements. Occasional/weekly access to these areas to support industrial workstations and Windows HMIs’ software may be necessary.
This is a new, critical role for the Elanco Elwood facility, shaping the future for compliant and secure OT systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate and develop your CSV administration capability in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
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